Chicago found themselves in last place in the division and made some rather perplexing moves. None of them were more perplexing than the waiving of Cody Franson, a guy who they picked up to be a top pairing defenseman. The Chicago defender is on a team-friendly million dollar deal and putting up great possession numbers, but has had some bad luck.
There are a number of reasons the New York Islanders have to put in a claim on him. He’s a very good defenseman despite the luck and is worth every penny of that Contract.